Anthony “Riv” Rivera - War, Wrestling, Rock Bottom and the Comeback

nthony “Riv” Rivera is a military veteran who served in the Iraq war during the War on Terror. After returning from the war, he began training as a professional wrestler.

As the years progressed, mental health issues stemming from his time in war began to manifest. He turned to drugs and a party lifestyle to try and cope with PTSD as well as significant self loathing. He continued in a downward spiral until he found himself in jail. His rock bottom.

But that’s not the end of the story…hear about the come up…the success story…the ups and downs…from sleeping on a friends floor in Las Vegas to rising up to a Masters in Business and owning his own home. 

War, mental health, failure, success, masculinity, embracing your feminine side, the importance of the gym, wrestling, burlesque, and best of all…taking ownership of it all and accepting/loving one’s self. 

This story has it all…hear it now from the “Devil Daddy” himself!

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